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![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000T0EQh.cnsRA/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000T0EQh.cnsRA.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000.1SGvvO.q.0/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000.1SGvvO.q.0.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000ltIoZWPMe8w/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000ltIoZWPMe8w.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I00004UWCZYoFDOE/fill=/fit=180x180/I00004UWCZYoFDOE.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000bu2LxnqLcPw/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000bu2LxnqLcPw.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000.tKL.2roZxo/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000.tKL.2roZxo.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000rtKl4.513uY/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000rtKl4.513uY.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000kG2lOhAdPSc/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000kG2lOhAdPSc.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I00005dd36DiOFVk/fill=/fit=180x180/I00005dd36DiOFVk.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000Uz4kTZRLxDA/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000Uz4kTZRLxDA.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I00006NgzNbXBb8c/fill=/fit=180x180/I00006NgzNbXBb8c.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000DkuRqmSSdhU/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000DkuRqmSSdhU.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000tPBgIWKQMP8/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000tPBgIWKQMP8.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000F7Okh4Iz9_M/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000F7Okh4Iz9_M.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000oY8baJHX4l4/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000oY8baJHX4l4.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000N4PNL9VXRKk/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000N4PNL9VXRKk.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000eocyO.wpAwI/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000eocyO.wpAwI.jpg)
![Incredible Turquoise Ice Gleams Like Gemstones On Lake Baikal<br />
<br />
Landscape photographer Alexey Trofimov, who lives in Siberia, took these incredible pictures of the unusual phenomenon. Trofimov describes Lake Baikal itself as “the pearl of our planet.” Perhaps, then, the extraordinary blue-colored ice formations are its accompanying sapphires.<br />
Lake Baikal is indeed remarkable, even without these striking icy marvels. Located in southeastern Siberia, the over 7.78 million-acre expanse of water is notable for being Earth’s most ancient lake, dating back as it does some 25 million years. The bottom of this gigantic basin, meanwhile, lies 3,892 feet below sea level. However, the distance from the water’s surface to its nethermost-recorded point measures an amazing 5,387 feet. Baikal is, in short, the deepest lake on the planet.<br />
<br />
Moreover, the lake’s surroundings are exceptionally varied. Near to the huge body of water “there are,” as Trofimov tells us, “high mountain ranges, impassable taiga, sandy beaches [and] wild steppes.” The weather is also fickle, with Baikal often bathed in sunshine but adjacent landforms or even other parts of the lake prone to experiencing very different conditions such as storms. Trofimov suggests that this contributes to the place being “harsh and dangerous as [well as] beautiful.”<br />
<br />
Given the intriguing array of environmental spectacles in, over and around the lake, it seems a fitting place to find a captivating wonder like the turquoise ice formations pictured here. The brightly hued ice reveals itself around March each year, and many people make their way to the area in order to witness its beauty at this time.<br />
<br />
These unique frozen formations are in fact called ice hummocks. The knolls are created in part by pressure that develops gradually and unevenly in the layer of ice that covers Lake Baikal in winter. The physical make-up and temperature of the ice sheet then also become imbalanced, and hence the hummocks form an](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000h5DQE7jfzTg/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000h5DQE7jfzTg.jpg)
![Incredible Turquoise Ice Gleams Like Gemstones On Lake Baikal<br />
<br />
Landscape photographer Alexey Trofimov, who lives in Siberia, took these incredible pictures of the unusual phenomenon. Trofimov describes Lake Baikal itself as “the pearl of our planet.” Perhaps, then, the extraordinary blue-colored ice formations are its accompanying sapphires.<br />
Lake Baikal is indeed remarkable, even without these striking icy marvels. Located in southeastern Siberia, the over 7.78 million-acre expanse of water is notable for being Earth’s most ancient lake, dating back as it does some 25 million years. The bottom of this gigantic basin, meanwhile, lies 3,892 feet below sea level. However, the distance from the water’s surface to its nethermost-recorded point measures an amazing 5,387 feet. Baikal is, in short, the deepest lake on the planet.<br />
<br />
Moreover, the lake’s surroundings are exceptionally varied. Near to the huge body of water “there are,” as Trofimov tells us, “high mountain ranges, impassable taiga, sandy beaches [and] wild steppes.” The weather is also fickle, with Baikal often bathed in sunshine but adjacent landforms or even other parts of the lake prone to experiencing very different conditions such as storms. Trofimov suggests that this contributes to the place being “harsh and dangerous as [well as] beautiful.”<br />
<br />
Given the intriguing array of environmental spectacles in, over and around the lake, it seems a fitting place to find a captivating wonder like the turquoise ice formations pictured here. The brightly hued ice reveals itself around March each year, and many people make their way to the area in order to witness its beauty at this time.<br />
<br />
These unique frozen formations are in fact called ice hummocks. The knolls are created in part by pressure that develops gradually and unevenly in the layer of ice that covers Lake Baikal in winter. The physical make-up and temperature of the ice sheet then also become imbalanced, and hence the hummocks form an](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000ywHcPMfE4PU/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000ywHcPMfE4PU.jpg)
![Incredible Turquoise Ice Gleams Like Gemstones On Lake Baikal<br />
<br />
Landscape photographer Alexey Trofimov, who lives in Siberia, took these incredible pictures of the unusual phenomenon. Trofimov describes Lake Baikal itself as “the pearl of our planet.” Perhaps, then, the extraordinary blue-colored ice formations are its accompanying sapphires.<br />
Lake Baikal is indeed remarkable, even without these striking icy marvels. Located in southeastern Siberia, the over 7.78 million-acre expanse of water is notable for being Earth’s most ancient lake, dating back as it does some 25 million years. The bottom of this gigantic basin, meanwhile, lies 3,892 feet below sea level. However, the distance from the water’s surface to its nethermost-recorded point measures an amazing 5,387 feet. Baikal is, in short, the deepest lake on the planet.<br />
<br />
Moreover, the lake’s surroundings are exceptionally varied. Near to the huge body of water “there are,” as Trofimov tells us, “high mountain ranges, impassable taiga, sandy beaches [and] wild steppes.” The weather is also fickle, with Baikal often bathed in sunshine but adjacent landforms or even other parts of the lake prone to experiencing very different conditions such as storms. Trofimov suggests that this contributes to the place being “harsh and dangerous as [well as] beautiful.”<br />
<br />
Given the intriguing array of environmental spectacles in, over and around the lake, it seems a fitting place to find a captivating wonder like the turquoise ice formations pictured here. The brightly hued ice reveals itself around March each year, and many people make their way to the area in order to witness its beauty at this time.<br />
<br />
These unique frozen formations are in fact called ice hummocks. The knolls are created in part by pressure that develops gradually and unevenly in the layer of ice that covers Lake Baikal in winter. The physical make-up and temperature of the ice sheet then also become imbalanced, and hence the hummocks form an](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000AM46PGmLbk4/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000AM46PGmLbk4.jpg)
![Incredible Turquoise Ice Gleams Like Gemstones On Lake Baikal<br />
<br />
Landscape photographer Alexey Trofimov, who lives in Siberia, took these incredible pictures of the unusual phenomenon. Trofimov describes Lake Baikal itself as “the pearl of our planet.” Perhaps, then, the extraordinary blue-colored ice formations are its accompanying sapphires.<br />
Lake Baikal is indeed remarkable, even without these striking icy marvels. Located in southeastern Siberia, the over 7.78 million-acre expanse of water is notable for being Earth’s most ancient lake, dating back as it does some 25 million years. The bottom of this gigantic basin, meanwhile, lies 3,892 feet below sea level. However, the distance from the water’s surface to its nethermost-recorded point measures an amazing 5,387 feet. Baikal is, in short, the deepest lake on the planet.<br />
<br />
Moreover, the lake’s surroundings are exceptionally varied. Near to the huge body of water “there are,” as Trofimov tells us, “high mountain ranges, impassable taiga, sandy beaches [and] wild steppes.” The weather is also fickle, with Baikal often bathed in sunshine but adjacent landforms or even other parts of the lake prone to experiencing very different conditions such as storms. Trofimov suggests that this contributes to the place being “harsh and dangerous as [well as] beautiful.”<br />
<br />
Given the intriguing array of environmental spectacles in, over and around the lake, it seems a fitting place to find a captivating wonder like the turquoise ice formations pictured here. The brightly hued ice reveals itself around March each year, and many people make their way to the area in order to witness its beauty at this time.<br />
<br />
These unique frozen formations are in fact called ice hummocks. The knolls are created in part by pressure that develops gradually and unevenly in the layer of ice that covers Lake Baikal in winter. The physical make-up and temperature of the ice sheet then also become imbalanced, and hence the hummocks form an](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000.caGOPKh0HA/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000.caGOPKh0HA.jpg)
![Incredible Turquoise Ice Gleams Like Gemstones On Lake Baikal<br />
<br />
Landscape photographer Alexey Trofimov, who lives in Siberia, took these incredible pictures of the unusual phenomenon. Trofimov describes Lake Baikal itself as “the pearl of our planet.” Perhaps, then, the extraordinary blue-colored ice formations are its accompanying sapphires.<br />
Lake Baikal is indeed remarkable, even without these striking icy marvels. Located in southeastern Siberia, the over 7.78 million-acre expanse of water is notable for being Earth’s most ancient lake, dating back as it does some 25 million years. The bottom of this gigantic basin, meanwhile, lies 3,892 feet below sea level. However, the distance from the water’s surface to its nethermost-recorded point measures an amazing 5,387 feet. Baikal is, in short, the deepest lake on the planet.<br />
<br />
Moreover, the lake’s surroundings are exceptionally varied. Near to the huge body of water “there are,” as Trofimov tells us, “high mountain ranges, impassable taiga, sandy beaches [and] wild steppes.” The weather is also fickle, with Baikal often bathed in sunshine but adjacent landforms or even other parts of the lake prone to experiencing very different conditions such as storms. Trofimov suggests that this contributes to the place being “harsh and dangerous as [well as] beautiful.”<br />
<br />
Given the intriguing array of environmental spectacles in, over and around the lake, it seems a fitting place to find a captivating wonder like the turquoise ice formations pictured here. The brightly hued ice reveals itself around March each year, and many people make their way to the area in order to witness its beauty at this time.<br />
<br />
These unique frozen formations are in fact called ice hummocks. The knolls are created in part by pressure that develops gradually and unevenly in the layer of ice that covers Lake Baikal in winter. The physical make-up and temperature of the ice sheet then also become imbalanced, and hence the hummocks form an](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000Ob6THwFNUXQ/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000Ob6THwFNUXQ.jpg)
![Incredible Turquoise Ice Gleams Like Gemstones On Lake Baikal<br />
<br />
Landscape photographer Alexey Trofimov, who lives in Siberia, took these incredible pictures of the unusual phenomenon. Trofimov describes Lake Baikal itself as “the pearl of our planet.” Perhaps, then, the extraordinary blue-colored ice formations are its accompanying sapphires.<br />
Lake Baikal is indeed remarkable, even without these striking icy marvels. Located in southeastern Siberia, the over 7.78 million-acre expanse of water is notable for being Earth’s most ancient lake, dating back as it does some 25 million years. The bottom of this gigantic basin, meanwhile, lies 3,892 feet below sea level. However, the distance from the water’s surface to its nethermost-recorded point measures an amazing 5,387 feet. Baikal is, in short, the deepest lake on the planet.<br />
<br />
Moreover, the lake’s surroundings are exceptionally varied. Near to the huge body of water “there are,” as Trofimov tells us, “high mountain ranges, impassable taiga, sandy beaches [and] wild steppes.” The weather is also fickle, with Baikal often bathed in sunshine but adjacent landforms or even other parts of the lake prone to experiencing very different conditions such as storms. Trofimov suggests that this contributes to the place being “harsh and dangerous as [well as] beautiful.”<br />
<br />
Given the intriguing array of environmental spectacles in, over and around the lake, it seems a fitting place to find a captivating wonder like the turquoise ice formations pictured here. The brightly hued ice reveals itself around March each year, and many people make their way to the area in order to witness its beauty at this time.<br />
<br />
These unique frozen formations are in fact called ice hummocks. The knolls are created in part by pressure that develops gradually and unevenly in the layer of ice that covers Lake Baikal in winter. The physical make-up and temperature of the ice sheet then also become imbalanced, and hence the hummocks form an](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I00001wm1.YpyXPc/fill=/fit=180x180/I00001wm1.YpyXPc.jpg)
![Incredible Turquoise Ice Gleams Like Gemstones On Lake Baikal<br />
<br />
Landscape photographer Alexey Trofimov, who lives in Siberia, took these incredible pictures of the unusual phenomenon. Trofimov describes Lake Baikal itself as “the pearl of our planet.” Perhaps, then, the extraordinary blue-colored ice formations are its accompanying sapphires.<br />
Lake Baikal is indeed remarkable, even without these striking icy marvels. Located in southeastern Siberia, the over 7.78 million-acre expanse of water is notable for being Earth’s most ancient lake, dating back as it does some 25 million years. The bottom of this gigantic basin, meanwhile, lies 3,892 feet below sea level. However, the distance from the water’s surface to its nethermost-recorded point measures an amazing 5,387 feet. Baikal is, in short, the deepest lake on the planet.<br />
<br />
Moreover, the lake’s surroundings are exceptionally varied. Near to the huge body of water “there are,” as Trofimov tells us, “high mountain ranges, impassable taiga, sandy beaches [and] wild steppes.” The weather is also fickle, with Baikal often bathed in sunshine but adjacent landforms or even other parts of the lake prone to experiencing very different conditions such as storms. Trofimov suggests that this contributes to the place being “harsh and dangerous as [well as] beautiful.”<br />
<br />
Given the intriguing array of environmental spectacles in, over and around the lake, it seems a fitting place to find a captivating wonder like the turquoise ice formations pictured here. The brightly hued ice reveals itself around March each year, and many people make their way to the area in order to witness its beauty at this time.<br />
<br />
These unique frozen formations are in fact called ice hummocks. The knolls are created in part by pressure that develops gradually and unevenly in the layer of ice that covers Lake Baikal in winter. The physical make-up and temperature of the ice sheet then also become imbalanced, and hence the hummocks form an](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000v2AsmzR8cKk/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000v2AsmzR8cKk.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000mdqJybnFGjU/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000mdqJybnFGjU.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000Nz157fhVfdU/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000Nz157fhVfdU.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000HR8ZL7iPZmw/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000HR8ZL7iPZmw.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000j94oooTDcRs/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000j94oooTDcRs.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000P_xJstLN99g/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000P_xJstLN99g.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I00001SH0_CMtL4o/fill=/fit=180x180/I00001SH0_CMtL4o.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000b_1O8vBhztE/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000b_1O8vBhztE.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I00000mKTPp31jRc/fill=/fit=180x180/I00000mKTPp31jRc.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000jVWQk4.NC_g/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000jVWQk4.NC_g.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000ezMQ6AvGE8U/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000ezMQ6AvGE8U.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000FD3wE4fSghA/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000FD3wE4fSghA.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000eBndwn.eFnA/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000eBndwn.eFnA.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I00007vXtBE4LFy8/fill=/fit=180x180/I00007vXtBE4LFy8.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000RkkM_VqbRAk/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000RkkM_VqbRAk.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000YDBck1tU3CA/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000YDBck1tU3CA.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000R_bXLrQrHE4/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000R_bXLrQrHE4.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000QtFGwjFZWP4/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000QtFGwjFZWP4.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000HZ0gwkBUNMM/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000HZ0gwkBUNMM.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000AcPHaGzaaPE/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000AcPHaGzaaPE.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000Iv8DlnC34PQ/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000Iv8DlnC34PQ.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000jFwY0LSrwvo/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000jFwY0LSrwvo.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000Zo.peGT27M4/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000Zo.peGT27M4.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000OUM9lsL_mOo/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000OUM9lsL_mOo.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000J52nRN0gpQo/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000J52nRN0gpQo.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000BSuZYh0bqKY/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000BSuZYh0bqKY.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000he84tAayAak/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000he84tAayAak.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000B8RC1x8m0X4/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000B8RC1x8m0X4.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000hPTh32WSFHI/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000hPTh32WSFHI.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I00003G3WvmLKhdk/fill=/fit=180x180/I00003G3WvmLKhdk.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000pft1V7Bp25s/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000pft1V7Bp25s.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000MMCX8l0xNbI/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000MMCX8l0xNbI.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000iSNhff.dDR8/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000iSNhff.dDR8.jpg)
![Abandoned since the 1970's Soviet rocket still stands tall in disused hanger<br />
<br />
In the late 70's of the last century, Soviet Union began to develop a superheavy rocket called "Energy." <br />
<br />
Energy was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift expendable launch system as well as a booster for the Buran spacecraft. <br />
<br />
It flew for the first time in 1987, and in 1988 brought to Earth orbit the reusable space shuttle Buran. On its basis, the Energia-M rocket was designed.<br />
<br />
The rocket had the capacity to place about 100 tonnes in Low Earth orbit, up to 20 tonnes to geostationary orbit and up to 32 tonnes to a translunar trajectory.<br />
<br />
The Energia was designed to launch the Russian "Buran" reusable shuttle,and for that reason was designed to carry its payload mounted on the side of the stack, rather than on the top, as is done with other launch vehicles. After design of the Energia-Buran system, it was also proposed that the booster could be used without the Buran as a heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle; this configuration was originally given the name "Buran-T". This configuration required the addition of an upper stage to perform the final orbital insertion.[6] The first launch of the Energia was in the configuration of a heavy launch vehicle, with the large Polyus military satellite as a payload, however Polyus failed to correctly perform the orbital insertion.<br />
<br />
On December 25, 1991, the mock-up was placed on the launch pad, and two days later the layout was returned back to the Dynamic Test Building. The doors was closed, and work on the development of the rocket was stopped. The main reason is the collapse of the USSR and the difficult economic situation.<br />
©Ralph Mirebs/Exclusivepix Media](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000YQ8MI4BBc5E/fill=/fit=180x180/I0000YQ8MI4BBc5E.jpg)